Welcome to ICE 234: Survey of Computers in Schools

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Welcome to ICE 234Survey of Computers in Schools
Defining Technology

• Christy Keeler, Ph.D.

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Using KidPix

• How did it make you feel to express yourself
  using KidPix?
• If your class of elementary students were
  familiar with KidPix, what similar types of
  activities could you do with them?

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• Introduction

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Daily Objectives

• Become familiar with KidPix.
• Know the course expectations.
• Define technology.
• Differentiate between teacher productivity and
  instructional tools.
• Adeptly format word processing documents using
  standard formatting tools.

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Daily Outline

• KidPix Technology Attitudes
• Course Syllabus and Outline
• Lecture/Discussion Technology
• Demonstration Word Processing
• Closing

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Course Expectations

• Review course syllabus and outline
• http//coe.nevada.edu/ckeeler/Computers

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Are there any questions?
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• What is technology?

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Technology Defined

• A tool that extends human capabilities.
• Created by knowledge
• Purposes
• Survival
• Comfort

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Technology Examples

• Diagrams
• Blueprints
• Manuals
• Training
• Technical services
• Tools

• Processes
• Systems
• Models
• Simulations
• Hardware
• Software

• Prototypes
• Drawings
• Sketches
• Materials
• Techniques

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Instructional Technology

• any device available to teachers
• for use in instructing students in
• a more efficient and stimulating
• manner than the sole use of the
• teachers voice.
• - Cuban, 1986

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• What technologies are available in educational
  environments?

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• In what ways do teachers use technologies?

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Technology Uses

• Computer class
• Basic usage
• School-to-work preparation
• Informatics
• Programming
• Productivity tools
• Instructional tools

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Your Technology Journey

• Font type, size, color, style
• Justification
• Spacing
• Tabs
• Page Set-up
• Headers/Footers
• Bullets

• Toolbars
• View Size
• Tables
• Spell Checking
• Grammar Checking
• Dictionary/Thesaurus
• Track Changes

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Daily Objectives

• Become familiar with KidPix.
• Know the course expectations.
• Define technology.
• Differentiate between teacher productivity and
  instructional tools.
• Adeptly format word processing documents using
  standard formatting tools.

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Daily Outline

• KidPix Technology Attitudes
• Course Syllabus and Outline
• Lecture/Discussion Technology
• Demonstration Word Processing
• Closing

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For Next Session

• Technology for Students Handouts
• Get WebCampus and NetStorage accounts
• Readings/WebCampus Quiz
• Digital Tools for Digital Kids
• Technology Journey I Draft
• Due by Monday at 8 AM
• Use TJI_LastName.doc
• Place in Assignment Dropbox when complete
• Save and back-up all documents you may want for
  your portfolio

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ICE 234Survey of Computers in Schools
Have a great week See you next session!

• Christy Keeler, Ph.D.